U.S. Embassy to the United Kingdom PDS Annual Program Statement

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The US Embassy to the United Kingdom’s Public Diplomacy Section, PDS, is pleased to announce the launch of its annual Public Diplomacy grants program. The Annual Program Statement outlines the Embassy’s funding priorities, strategic themes of focus, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding for Fiscal Year 2025, which runs from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.  We will only accept applications with budgets within the range of USD 10000 minimum to USD 100000 maximum. We invite proposals from the following entities for projects that strengthen bilateral ties between the United States and the United Kingdom Individuals Nongovernmental, not for profit, civil society organizations Think tanks, not for profit Government institutions Academic institutions, not for profit All programs must promote at least one US Embassy priority program area and include a US element or connection. Democracy and Shared Values Global Challenges Climate Change, Science, and Technology Programs can include US experts, organizations, or institutions in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of US policies and perspectives. Examples of grants program projects include, but are not limited to Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs. Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions. Professional and academic exchanges and projects. Professional development workshops and training. All proposed programs must include a public-facing element, targeting audiences across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, with special consideration for youth audiences aged 18 to 35 and regions outside of London.